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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.69, 5,541.60 and 2,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.69, 5,541.60 and 2,247.28 is: 3,101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.69 : 5,541.60 = 2,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.69/5,541.60 = 2,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.69x = 5,541.60 × 2,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.69x = 12,453,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,453,526.85/4,015.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.22

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